Why We Are Jealous?

Dr. Purushothaman
April 10, 2022

People experience jealousy on a mild basis very occasionally. It is an emotion you experience when you see somebody else possessing or enjoying something you would like to have. However, there are many who feel it to a pathological degree. It is a regressive state of mind. With greater intensity is a potential abuse down the road since jealously has a sense of entitlement to control.

What are the causes behind Jealousy?

  1. Lack of self-confidence: Feelings of jealousy are nothing, but you doubting about your abilities or skills. The fact that you are jealous of someone else is because you do not have the self-confidence to achieve it yourself.
  2. Poor self-image: This is another cause of jealousy. You will be experiencing feelings of jealousy when you come across people you see as more beautiful and charming.
  3. Fear: Being afraid of not being accepted, having a friend circle,being rejected or losing someone you love causes you to be selfish and jealous of anything that comes your way.
  4. Insecurity: Your insecurities can be a strong reason that can make you jealous of people around you and the opportunities they get. Even if you are on the better side of life, you will never find satisfaction and feel jealous of everything you haven't gotten your hands on.

How to deal with Jealous?

The only thing jealousy is capable of doing is ruining your relationships, making you feel bad and simply filling your heart with hatred. Upon feeling jealous, monitor yourself to not go pick fights with others and blame external factors. Keep away from social media networks for a while, as it is a constant reminder of people’s achievements. You do not know its authenticity and it will add to your insecurities. Moreover, you can engage in a motivational session or attend therapy sessions to cope with such devastating feelings.

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Article Source: https://www.quora.com/What-makes-you-jealous/answer/Purushothaman-Kollam-1?prompt_topic_bio=1

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